Books like Pyongyang by Guy Delisle

Name: Pyongyang
Rating: 3.857142857142 (14 reviews)
Author: Guy Delisle

Guy Delisle, a French cartoonist, spent two months in the North Korean capital on a work visa for a French animation company. During that time he observed daily life, the social conditions, and the political atmosphere that many Westerners are denied access to. The resulting graphic novel presents a vivid, firsthand account of what he was allowed to see, offering readers an informative and accessible portrait of a country shrouded in mystery.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir

Authors: Guy Delisle

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